Drug-Free Communities Support Program

The Town of Clinton is the fiscal agent for the First Selectman's Task Force on Substance Abuse. The coalition serves the coastal community of Clinton, Connecticut with a year-round population of 13,300 and seasonal population of 20,000. The primary goals of the coalition are to: 1) reduce substance abuse among youth and, over time, among adults and; 2) strengthen community antidrug coalitions. To achieve these goals, the coalition will implement the following strategies:
1) increase the perception of the harmful effects of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs through targeted outreach to youth and parents;
2) sponsor alternative activities for youth;
3) support youth leadership opportunities and coordinate two Youth Councils;
4) increase public awareness about specific issues and programs related to underage substance use through a comprehensive media campaign; and,
5) recruit members to strengthen the community coalition.
CA/NCF